There has never been, and will never be, another Rich Swirsky. Author: Ryan Haidet Updated: 6:27 AM EDT May 27, 2021
AKRON, Ohio The city of Akron is mourning the death of Ward 1 Councilman Rich Swirsky. He passed away Wednesday after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia, according to a press release from Akron city officials Thursday morning.
“This week, Akron lost a once-in-a-generation advocate for inclusivity, justice, and neighborhood stability as well as a father, husband, teacher, mentor, coach and friend,” the press release said.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan offered the following statement on Swirsky’s death:
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Akron doubles down with plan for growth
Akron doubles down with plan for growth
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Akron s downtown Bowery Project might be the most high-profile example of the city s recent success in developing new housing, but it s far from the only one.
The housing and population initiative Akron began in 2017 was successful enough that Mayor Dan Horrigan is doing it again.
The city launched what it s calling the Planning to Grow Akron 2.0 plan on Wednesday, May 12, with an agenda that includes a slate of new programs, including many aimed at improving what the plan calls the city s middle neighborhoods. Those are described as areas of the city that are in generally good condition but could benefit from improvements to the housing stock, infrastructure, streetscape and landscaping to help maintain the neighborhoods viability and desirability.